What is Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tis...
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Hello, new to board. Am looking to have surgery. Hubby brought up interesting question for me. Nothing has ever worked for me, what makes me think that gastric bypass will. I understand how it works etc, and I'm willing to do what it takes, but what is going to prevent me from failing? Any and all advice welcome! Also, I am 60 yrs old, any others around that age? Thanks in advance!
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Where to start.....
OMG LOL Not feeling hungry? Not able to eat much? Mental attitude? Support from here? The list is endless......... Just keep an eye on posts here... you will be amazed for sure.. Wants not to work.... Its an amazing TOOL and with support you will be amazed ..I am lol Good luck, stick around and get familiar. BUZZ 
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You cant overeat or u will get sick... also its not a diet its a tool to help u lose it ... u have to have support and mind set to do it ... this is not a wagon that I see that is easily fallen off of. If u want to give up u cant ur stomach is too small and wont let u ... I agree w/ the other comment completely keep reading and u will learn alot....
good luck
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Go at anything with the right motives and attitudes and you can accomplish anything...especially weight loss!
This IS only a tool but like any tool...if you treat it good and use it right it will last you a lifetime!:) Keep up the right attitudes and you will go FAR! Take Care! Less food means less weight....the math says it all...smile! God Bless! Karla~ 188lbs.lighter since Dec.2,2008
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I too was wondering the same thing, what if it doesn't work. But I am now 21/2 months out and am down 60lbs, I will never go back. Yes, I struggled with keeping food down, but I am starting to find things I can eat and not get sick. Like Karla said, it is a tool, use it right and it will treat you right.
Good Luck and keep writing, you will definitely get a lot of support from all around. Hugs as always, Margaret
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because you won't be able to eat much at all and any food you do eat will not absorb into your system. right after surgery you will be on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks, then you can add tiny chunks of food but you will only be able to eat and ounce or so. your stomach will only be as big as half your thumb. OH and remember not to drink with meals or it will wash all of the food you eat out of your pouch.
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tunafish, i suggest you find a live support group in your town or near and go to it. They will have people that can help you and you a see how they are doing. like everyone says, you have to stay focus on you goal and go by the book and you will do great. Hope you have all the support of you family, that is very important, but do it for you. Good luck, if i can be of help just let me know
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find anew addiction! food wont be it ! Many people go shopping and some drink more ! ask you srug but the rate of Divorce and booze does take it s toll
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